The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-08-15
THE NEW MONARCH.
Ferdinand Assumes Control Of Af-
fairs as Prince OF Buigaria.-
England, Austria and Italy Deem the
Election Legal.
Reported Adoption OF a Plan to Heu.
traIIze the suez Canal.

TIERSovA, Bulgaria, Aug IA. - Prince
Ferdinand was enthusiastically welcomed on
his arrival here Saturday night Today he
attended TIE Deum In the cathedral. With a
brilliant military oficial escort he proceeded
10 the hall Of the great Sobranje now in ses-
sion, and when he entered was greeted with
prolonged cheers. The Metropolitan dellv-
cred an address and administered the oath to
the Prince, who, thereup0n, signed the con-
stitution. M. Stolloff, Prime Minister. on
behalf OF Prince Ferdinand, read procIama-
uon, saying I'VE, Ferdinand, by the grace
OF God and the will Of the people, Prince Of
Bulgaria. announce to our well beloved peo-
pie that we assume the government Of the
country. We will. In accordance with the
constitution, with intent 10 promote It's
glory, greatness and development, always be
ready 10 sacrifice our life for its happiness"
The Prince further thanks the people for his
election, and the regents and ministers for
their able conduct Of affairs during the DIM
cult crisis He pays tribute 10 the patriot
ism and bravery Of the people during the re-
cent events, and concludes with Long live
free and independent Bulgaria" There Is
no reference TO Russia Ia the proclamation.
After the ceremony of installation, the min
listers rendered their resignation and the So
branJe dissolved. Neither Turkey nor any
OF the powers replied to Prince Ferdinand's
note note asking their approval OF his election.
Prince Ferdinand will, on Tuesday, start for
fhllhppOpOlis, where he will arrive Thurs
day evening. The garrison here has taken
the oath Of allegiance.
Prince Ferdinand held a council at Slstova,
AZ which he reported that Foreign Minister
Naschevltch disagreed with the Prince In his
views upon the formation Of a cabinet and
had rendered his resignation.
The presumed sum at which Ferdinand has
Insured his life is S2.0O0,0O0.
LONDON, Aug. 1.-The Standards Vienna
correspondent says; England, Austria and
Italy sent Turkey an idenlic note declaring
that they consider the election Of Prince
Ferdinand legal. IL Is represented that Tur-
keys attitude Is becoming friendly. The
situation now depends entirely on Russia,
who hand ID the Porte formal protest against
Ferdinand's proceedings, which protest Rus
STA expects Turkey will endorse.
The sultan's Adviser Dead.
LONDON. Aug. l4.-The death is announced
at Constantinople Of Behram Agha, the Sui
tan's chief eunuch and confidential adviser,
who virtually directed the state Of affairs OF
Turkey.
Estimating American Influence.
ROME, Aug. 14.-The inquiry conducted by
the Ministry OF Commerce into the effect Of
American trade upon the orange and lemon
production OF Italy Is concluded. The re-
port states that California can supply the
American market throughout the year; that
In Florida the plantations are not situated
on land suitable for the growth Of oranges,
and In Louisiana Italy has nothing 10 fear,
the season there being brief.
To heutrallze the Canal.
PARIS, Aug. 13.-Several newspapers here
announce that the English and French gov
ernments have agreed upon the basis OF q
plan for the naturalization OF the Suez Canal.
A convention embodying these principles,
they assert, has been framed, and It's sigma
ture by the two governments may be ex-
pected.
Foreign Notes.
A collision between the British steamer
NorDitan and the Greek steamer Andrea VO-
Fleano, Saturday. of Lizard Point, resulted
In the drowning Of seven persons.
The cholera scourge Is Increasing In Italy
and Malta.
Adesp~sc~22ceived In Vienna from st.
Petersburg asserts'sssssst In addition 10 signing
the Afghan convention. RussE-ss-d England
have agreed, In the event Of the deffrh ~ the
present aineer, TO size and partition Afghan
istan between them.